Compassionate Care & Proven Expertise in Her Field
Regina received her formal training here in the Midwest at Northwestern Missouri University and Webster College. Her professional experience is varied as she has excelled in many facets of the delivery of clinical services to clients and the community. Her professional experience is complemented by her personal background to become one of the areas most respected and sought after clinicians. In fact, recently she was awarded one of the highest honors from one of the nations largest health care organizations as she was nominated for the
Frist Humanitarian Award, a reflection of her genuine care and compassion for her community.
Journeys is fortunate to have Regina in the lead role assisting in program design.
Kansas City's Specialty Program for Self Injurious Behaviors
Regina is responsible for bringing this much needed service to the Kansas City Community as she is one of the region's most most passionate supporter for this specialized treatment program.
The number of young people and adults who participate in acts of self-mutilation is growing. Although self-harm is rarely a suicidal act, it must be taken seriously because accidental deaths do occur. It’s difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel but breaking the cycle of self-abuse is possible if you reach out to someone you trust. Finding new ways of coping with your feelings can help to tone down the intense urges you feel which results in you hurting yourself. Recovery is a continuous process and learning how to stop this addictive behavior is within your reach if you work at it.
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Treatment and Recovery Services
Regina assists the professionals in their approach these problems from many different directions and solutions and treatments are unique to every person's story. Among the services provided are:
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy used to help identify triggering feelings and healthier ways.
- Dialectic Behavioral Therapy to treat issues related to past abuse
- Group Therapy to decrease shame associated with self harm and promote the healthy expression of emotions.
- Family Therapy and Family Group Therapy to address history of family stress related to behavior, and also in helping other family members learn how to communicate more directly and non-judgmentally with each other.
Areas of Emphasis
Crisis Intervention and Prevention services
Family and Couples Relationship Building
Life Coaching and Career Counseling
Intensive Outpatient Programs, Group Therapy for:
Community Presentations